Submitted by ChiGuy (not verified) on May 1, 2008 - 21:47.
In response to Teacherman:
I am a male teacher also. I also thought that it would help in meeting women. However, it is a double-edged sword. Some women do appreciate that, they see that you can be sensitive, good with kids, etc.
However, others look at it the other way. They think you must not be very "masculine." Worse, they know that they will probably always outearn you. That is not a problem for me, but apparently it is for many women, teachers or not!
However, I stick with what I know is right, that is being true to myself and what I want to do, and that is to teach! I knew from the beginning that I was not going into this field to make much money, much less to be macho!
So I'm happy teaching. Ten years, not even close to burnout!
Male teacher's image - a Catch-22
Submitted by ChiGuy (not verified) on May 1, 2008 - 21:47.
In response to Teacherman:
I am a male teacher also. I also thought that it would help in meeting women. However, it is a double-edged sword. Some women do appreciate that, they see that you can be sensitive, good with kids, etc.
However, others look at it the other way. They think you must not be very "masculine." Worse, they know that they will probably always outearn you. That is not a problem for me, but apparently it is for many women, teachers or not!
However, I stick with what I know is right, that is being true to myself and what I want to do, and that is to teach! I knew from the beginning that I was not going into this field to make much money, much less to be macho!
So I'm happy teaching. Ten years, not even close to burnout!